Story for METROPOLIS summer 2013 but still relevant as the development pressures are stronger than ever.

THE ARTIST AND HIS LEGACY

Photographing the restored Mission District residence/studio

of

DAVID IRELAND (1930-2009)

The sensitive and persistent restoration/preservation of Mr. Ireland's 1886 corner Victorian building has turned into one of the most important artistic resources of San Francisco contemporary art. It's open to the public for tours and exhibitions.http://500cappstreet.org/visit/